No person shall:
(a) Cut open the surface of any public streets or sidewalks;
(b) Cut any curbs;
without first obtaining a permit from the City Manager.
Such person shall make application on a form provided by the City. The application shall contain the location, kind, estimated size of the opening or cut and the estimated time necessary to complete the project, and shall include a copy of plans and specifications for such project.
The City Manager, at his discretion, may refuse a permit to any applicant who, in his opinion, is unqualified to perform any such openings or cuts. When an application is refused, the applicant shall have the right to appeal the decision of the City Manager to Council and may obtain a permit upon resolution of Council.